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No. 3 Michigan clinches share of first Big Ten title since 2021
Wolverines can earn outright championship with win over Illinois or in final two games
Feb. 25, 2026 at 12:50pm
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No. 3 Michigan defeated Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years. Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half to lead the Wolverines, who can earn an outright championship with a win at No. 10 Illinois on Friday or in their final two games.
Why it matters
Michigan's Big Ten title clinch marks a return to the top of the conference after a five-year drought, underscoring the program's resurgence under head coach Juwan Howard. The Wolverines have matched a school record with 16 Big Ten wins and have the best 26-2 start in program history.
The details
Michigan made 9 of 18 shots from beyond the arc in the second half to pull away from Minnesota. The Gophers trailed by just four at halftime but couldn't keep up with the Wolverines' 3-point shooting in the final 20 minutes. Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, a preseason All-America player, was held to a season-low three points, while center Morez Johnson scored just six.
- Michigan clinched at least a share of the Big Ten title on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
- The Wolverines can earn an outright championship with a win at No. 10 Illinois on Friday, February 28, 2026.
The players
Elliot Cadeau
A Michigan player who scored 15 points in the win over Minnesota.
L.J. Cason
A Michigan player who scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half against Minnesota.
Cade Tyson
A Minnesota player who scored 20 points in the loss to Michigan.
Juwan Howard
The head coach of the Michigan Wolverines basketball team.
What’s next
The Wolverines can earn an outright Big Ten championship with a win at No. 10 Illinois on Friday, February 28, 2026.
The takeaway
Michigan's Big Ten title clinch marks a significant milestone for the program, which has returned to the top of the conference after a five-year drought. The Wolverines' impressive 26-2 start and record-tying 16 Big Ten wins showcase the team's dominance and the successful rebuilding efforts under head coach Juwan Howard.
